Built on relationships. Guided by girls.

Power to Girls Foundation creates spaces where Black and marginalized girls can feel seen, build confidence, and access opportunities to grow.

Aisha Addo

Aisha Addo

Founder / Director of Programs

Aisha is a social entrepreneur and advocate who creates safer, more equitable spaces for girls and women. She founded Power to Girls Foundation at 17 to give Black and marginalized girls the mentorship, representation and safe spaces she didn't have growing up. For more than a decade, her work has spanned gender equity, education, technology and menstrual health.

Jessica Bentu

Jessica Bentu

Program Manager

Jessica leads the delivery of our programs and supports girls through the transitions in their lives, from school to home to what comes next.

Annika Tawiah

Annika Tawiah

Outreach Manager

Annika is a community builder, storyteller and project strategist. Her work sits where youth development, wellness and education meet, guided by the belief that lasting impact starts with connection.

What makes us
different

We invest in consistent relationships that help girls build trust, feel supported, and explore their goals.

We work alongside families, schools and communities, and give girls a platform to speak on the issues that shape their lives.

We draw on research, participant feedback, and program experience to strengthen our work.

Where it began

At 17, Aisha Addo set out to create a safe space for girls.

2011

A weekly session

Six girls began meeting weekly to talk about the challenges they faced at school.

2013

Growing with Schools

The circle grew to 60 girls, and a partnership with the TCDSB let us reach more than 500 girls a year.

2016

Ghana

In 2017 we took our work across Continents and started our Ghana chapter

2017

Research -backed

Our Roots of a Black Girl study heard from 245 girls about their school experiences, and their insights now shape our programs.

2022

Ways to
get involved

There's a place for everyone in this work.

Mentoring

Share your experience and help a girl see what's possible.

Volunteer

Join our team by volunteering your time and resources.

Share your skills

Use your skills to help make a difference in the life of a young girl.

Fundraising

Host an event or campaign that helps more girls join our programs.

Together we are stronger.

Whether you’re an individual, a company or a charity, there are plenty of ways to support the work of empowering the next generation of girls.

Get involved